Wet Weather Talk. (Rhymes of Rainy Days)
The poem explores the theme of melancholy and nostalgia associated with rainy days. It describes the speaker's introspective mood, where they find solace in the sound of raindrops on the roof. The poem touches on the idea that rainy weather can be a catalyst for contemplation and self-reflection.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Humor · 564 words
First lines
It ain't no use to grumble and complain; / It's jest as cheap and easy to rejoice: / When God sorts out the weather and sends rain, / W'y, rain's my choice.
Men giner'ly, to all intents -- / Although they're ap' to grumble some -- / Puts most their trust in Providence, / And takes things as they come; -- / That is, the commonality / Of men that's lived as long as me, / Has watched the world enough to learn / They're not the boss of the concern.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Humor, Pastoral, American Literature
- Length: 564 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore acceptance and the human condition, reflecting on life's unpredictability and the futility of complaint.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and uses humor to convey its message about weather and human nature.
- Pastoral — The content references rural life and farming, focusing on natural elements like weather and crops.
Tags
Poetry · Children's Literature · Rhyming Verse · Nature Poetry · Weather Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Humorous Poetry · Light Verse · Whimsical Poetry · Imagery Rich · Sensory Details